Free bus pass change from September as postponement scheduled

The eligibility age for free bus passes will change in line with rise in the State Pension age

The age at which people in England can claim a free bus pass is rising in line with the State Pension age this September, affecting those born between August 6 and September 5, 1960, who must now wait longer before becoming eligible under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.

A NEW school attendance rule is set to roll out across England next month and it's no surprise that parents have lots of questions. As of September 1, state schools across England will be given personalised attendance targets from the start of the academic year. It comes as rates of children missing school are above...